A trunk-or-treat event is where volunteers decorate vehicles and gather in a parking lot to have one safe and convenient location for kids to dress up in their Halloween costumes, trick-or-treat and play games.

This year, several groups are hosting trunk-or-treating events in the Wisconsin Rapids area. Check out this list.

Families can collect candies and goodies from volunteers dressed up in their costumes. Other festivities include games and music.

Trunk or Treat

Immanuel, St. Luke’s and Trinity Lutheran churches will host a trunk-or-treat event from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 29 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 2011 10th St. S. in Wisconsin Rapids.

Trunks feature games and candy, and guests can enjoy refreshments and contests at the event. Event organizers will also collect nonperishable food items to help out the South Wood Emerging Pantry Shelf.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church’s Trunk or Treat

Bethlehem Lutheran Church will host a trunk-or-treat event from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 31 at the church, 316 Buehler Ave. in Nekoosa.

Festivities include candy, treats, hot cocoa, cider, popcorn, games and a maze. Event organizers will also collect nonperishable food items to help out the South Wood Emerging Pantry Shelf.

Wisconsin Rapids Police Department’s Trunk or Treat

The Wisconsin Rapids Police Department will host a trunk-or-treat event from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 31 in the parking lot of the Rapids Mall, 555 W. Grand Ave. in Wisconsin Rapids.

Classic cars and police cars will be featured at the event, and attendees can find free candy, hot dogs and chips for children in costumes. Awards will be given to the best decorated car and the best costume.